Watercolor art ideas for kids using simple art supplies you already have at home. Plus, download the free 5-page printable guide! Updated August 2025 There
Create vibrant neon cardboard sculptures with kids! A fun process art activity using recycled materials. Perfect for kids of all ages. Project and photos by
Fun arts and crafts for tweens that include painting, drawing, sculpture and more! Perfect for makers ages 10-12 to make and create! Updated August 2025
Tie dyeing isn’t just for tee shirts! Here are five of our favorite tie dye ideas, perfect for a summer day!
Want to learn how to make slime without borax? Here’s our best butter slime recipe and video for a super soft and stretchy material. Updated
Learn how to use decoden cream for crafts! Discover fun ways to decorate frames, hair clips, and more with this soft clay whipped cream. Looking
These slime recipe ideas are fun variations of the ever-popular slime craze with added sparkles, sprinkles, and fluffiness. Updated July 2025 We don’t know about
Make your next celebration an artful party with DIY decorations, kid-friendly craft stations, imaginative play, and creative snacks. Looking for a fun way to celebrate
Make your own delicious-smelling apple pie playdough and then use it to make pretend apples, pies, cookies, cupcakes and more! Have you made homemade playdough?
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Make your own delicious-smelling apple pie playdough and then use it to make pretend apples, pies, cookies, cupcakes and more! Have you made homemade playdough?
The best pumpkin waffle recipe made healthy with extra pumpkin and white wheat flour. These pumpkin waffles are an awesome breakfast during the fall or winter.
Autumn leaf rocks are a fun and easy fall craft made with rocks, small fall leaves, and Mod Podge.
Learn how to make fall leaf art with pastels. A wonderful autumn drawing activity for kids and adults to create together! Updated August 2025 This
A fun and easy Fall leaf art activity created by making your own scratch art paper inspired by the colorful leaves! Updated August 2025 It’s
Make stained glass leaves using waxed paper and crayon shavings. These fun fall decorations look great in a window! Updated August 2025 If you’ve made
These crafts with leaves for kids include leaf art, leaf garlands, leaf printing and so many fun ways to combine nature & art. Updated August
Looking for an easy apple bundt cake recipe? This moist fall dessert is packed with apples and can also be made into delicious apple muffins.
Wondering what to do with all of the Autumn leaves you’ve collected? Here are some of our favorite creative Fall craft ideas for kids! Updated
A playdough turkey is the perfect activity for a lull in the action on Thanksgiving! Set out the materials at the kids’ table for a
This is the best pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe. Really. My kids are pumpkin chocolate chip muffin connoisseurs and they tell me so.
Learn how to use recycled paper bags and packing materials to create beautiful paper leaves! These colorful autumnal leaves will last all season.
Here are 5 of our favorite Fall book crafts, inspired by lovely autumnal picture books. Each book is paired with a creative activity, perfect for
Learn how to make leaf rubbings for kids. Then turn your rubbings into a colorful painting using the watercolor wax resist method. Updated August 2024
Try these 10 amazing fall sensory bins with many taste safe ideas that are perfect for babies & toddlers too! Updated August 2024 It’s hard
Make a fall garland for your fall decorating, including fall leaf garlands, Halloween buntings, & Thanksgiving banners. Updated September 2024 You know how much we
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Learn how to make homemade air-dry clay with just 4 inexpensive ingredients! This easy recipe is perfect for all kinds of crafting fun. Updated August
How to make a vision board that works to help you achieve your dreams and goals. An easy and effective nine step tutorial. Updated December
Raised salt painting is an all-time favorite kids’ art activity that is loved by all ages from toddlers on up. Glue, salt, and watercolors are
The Artful Parent’s ultimate list of our favorite kids’ art projects! These art ideas are easy, fun and work for a wide age range of
How to make homemade bubbles, so your kids have a never-ending supply of bubble solution. This is the easiest and quickest DIY bubble recipe, and
We love air dry clay and have used it for years! Here are our top 15 air dry clay projects for kids that are easy
Blow painting with straws is a simple but fun action art activity. Use a straw to blow liquid paint on paper, creating amazing designs! Updated
Learn how to make aquafaba which is a fluffy, fun sensory play material for kids. This is a great taste safe option for babies and
Here are six paper marbling techniques that are easy, fun, and kid friendly. Plus, the results are beautiful! Updated February 2025 Marbling is one of
Here’s our favorite arts and crafts supplies based on years of experience. The best art supplies for painting, drawing, sculpting and more! Updated December 2024
Our favorite marbled paper technique for kids is shaving cream marbling! So fun and easy, this is one of our top art activities for kids
Here are our favorite drawing games that encourage creativity and connection with you and your kids. Try one or a few today! Updated July 2024
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